CCSS Standard W.2 Worksheets (Writing for ELA and Literacy)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the CCSS standards for English Language Arts. Writing, Standard 2 (W2) is “Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and communicate complex ideas through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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Writing Prompts

We’ve included links below to a wide variety of writing prompts. In all, there are more than 900, broken out by theme, month, and grade. Assigning prompts to students offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. Some of the key advantages include skill development, critical thinking, self-expression, communication skills,…

May Writing Prompts

May Writing Prompts

Our collection of May writing prompts are below! The month of May brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing categories, designed specifically for the month of May, to generate original responses about fragrant flowers, diverse celebrations, springtime weather, trips, animals, and much more.…

Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Welcome to our Kindergarten Writing Prompts! Kindergarten is a wonderful time to learn and grow. In order to cultivate a love of writing, it’s important to ignite creativity and imagination. Use the categories of “Technology and Innovation,” “Nature and the Environment,” “Imagination and Creativity,” “Friendship and Kindness,” “Diversity and Inclusion,”…

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

We’ve prepared a great collection of 2nd grade writing prompts you can use at home or in the classroom. Second grade brings more opportunity for learning and growing. With the experience of kindergarten and first grade behind them, these scholars are ready for new adventures. It’s important to ignite a…

Write a Sentence Using Concrete Nouns and Abstract Nouns Activity

Concrete Noun Worksheets

Welcome to our concrete noun worksheets! In this series of worksheets, students will learn about one of the fundamental types of nouns. Concrete nouns are words that represent physical objects, substances, and phenomena that exist in the real world, and can be seen, touched, heard, tasted, or smelled. Some examples…

All About Me Worksheets and Templates

Printable All About Me Worksheets Questions, Templates Older kids still look back at their earlier days with fond memories of working on All About Me worksheets! It’s a fun opportunity for students to describe themselves in creative  ways and also get to know other students in the class. There are…